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Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 Secret

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Bake this incredibly moist Carrot Cake, packed with warm spices and topped with a tangy, rich Cream Cheese Frosting. You will love how tender every bite is.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • For Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For Frosting: 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • For Frosting: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and vegetable oil together until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots gently.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan(s).
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for a 9×13 pan, or 30 to 40 minutes for round layers, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  11. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated carrots for the best moisture in your cake.
  • Ensure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened for a smooth frosting.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture.

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